Section 20.20.270 Power and duties of manager.

2. The manager shall also be responsible for the enforcement of codes and ordinances pertaining to building, electrical, plumbing, heating and air-conditioning, steam power equipment, and such other ordinances as shall be assigned to him together with the necessary staff to enforce such ordinances and all other duties as may be required of him by any classification plan adopted by the city.

3. Reports and records. The manager shall submit a report to the community development director not less than once a year, covering the work of the division during the preceding period. He shall incorporate in said report a summary of his recommendations as to desirable amendments to this code.

The manager shall keep a permanent and accurate account of all fees and other moneys collected and received under this code, the names of the persons upon whose account the same were paid, the date and amount thereof, together with the location of the building or premises to which they relate.

4. Inspections. The manager shall direct the inspection of all buildings to determine adherence to standards of construction, maintenance, and safety contained in the codes and ordinances as set forth in subsection 2 of this section. A search warrant shall not be required if the person in possession permits entry of the manager nor in an emergency situation involving an imminent threat of life or safety of persons within the building or members of the general public. In all other cases, a search warrant obtained and executed in accordance with state law shall be necessary to effect entry.

5. Stop work orders. Whenever any building work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code, the manager may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done and any such persons shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the manager to proceed with the work.

6. Occupancy violations. Whenever any structure is being used contrary to the provisions of this code, the manager may order such use discontinued and the structure, or portion thereof, vacated by notice served on any person causing such use to be continued. Such person shall discontinue the use within ten days after receipt of such notice or make the structure, or portion thereof, comply with the requirements of this code; provided, however, that in the event of an unsafe building, Chapter 20.06, Dangerous and Dilapidated Buildings, shall apply. In the event such use continues beyond that period or if the manager determines that such building or its use constitutes a public nuisance as defined in this code, then the provisions of Chapter 8.72, Nuisances, shall apply.

7. Cooperation of other officials. The manager may request and shall receive so far as may be necessary in the discharge of his duties, the assistance and cooperation of other officials of the city. (Ord. 2000-9735)